Mexican officers force American to embrace Jack Johnson in Mexico
Testimony before a Senate subcommittee recounts a July incident in Mexico City where Carranza officers compelled an American restaurant keeper to greet boxer Jack Johnson after an American waitress refused service. Eyewitness Ernest Gardiner described a chaotic scene with vines of violence and disturbances among Mexicans and Americans, amid tensions over U S influence and local authorities enforcing a public display.
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Mexico
Carranza
Jack Johnson
Ernest Gardiner
Senate
Gardisner
Hot Spongs
Ark
Gante
Donert
Walter Linhorn
Werll
Gardiner Algothu
Conde
Ravarn
Mito Jl
Iny Hall
San Antonio
Cy de Soures
Cabrera Telegram Communique Hinted Delay in U S Visit
Fragmentary telegraph text references Cabrera delaying travel to the United States. The message discusses senatorial reaction, alleged international pricing concerns, and a pledge to respond to Quinting regarding the serfdom of the sender. It implies diplomacy and possible timing issues affecting the Cabrera visit.
Admiral Sims Senate testimony on naval awards intrigue
Adapted from a garbled wartime transcript, the report discusses Admiral William Sims testifying before a Senate committee about naval awards and inquiries into how submarines and destroyers performed amid wartime challenges. It mentions pressure from officials, suspicions of delays, and Sims defending administrative duties and heroic conduct.
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Washington
Bb. Co
Jan
William Sims
Europe
Senate Committee
Mims
Hindbeelost
London
Sis
Walroyera
America
Hurnless
Sima Anid
Senator Trammell
Sims
Sit Srajamell
Henie Renlered
Uty
Wy Thagley
Krlayal Sperethy Dachetsy
Aiestrayer
Dacoh Jones
Teab Jones
Goliad
Ex Secretary McAdoo eyed for Presidency in Washington
A McAdoo bid for the presidency is rumored by a close New York insider. The unnamed source claims McAdoo has a full 20 planks ready, including tax cuts and peace measures, signaling a strong political platform for the former Treasury secretary.
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William Philip Simms
News Service
Washington, D. C
William Gibbs McAdoo
New York
Washington
Heyer
Tam
Meatoo
America
Me¢Afloo
Barney Barncheft
South
Trenture
Pig Bertha
McAdoo
Yater
Carranza lifts ban on U S oil industry
President Carranza orders a halt on American oil exploration in Mexican fields, delaying privatization and development. The ban remains in effect while authorities study nationalization. No date of resumption given, with a note that drilling may restart later if conditions change.
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Carranza
U. S
Mexico
Carrapea
Mente
Two Dead and Three Burned in Kokomo Home Fire
A Kokomo family suffers fatalities and injuries after a midnight fire destroyed their home. Walter Goger’s two children died, a third child severely burned, and the mother severely burned. a fourth child escaped with injuries. Fire officials investigated possible causes.
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Kokomo
Tad. Jun
Walter Goger
Kokome
Spartacists Raid Arsenal at Spandau Sparks Riots
Spartacists raided the government arsenal at Spandau near Berlin seizing munitions. Bloody clashes accompanied attempts to trigger a general strike. Injuries reported in Essen and 26 arrests noted for Tuesday rioting. telegraph wires cut toward Western Germany hindered communication.
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Berlin
Spandau
Essen
Strekers
Germany
Weather summary from San Antonio and Texas forecast
The San Antonio area forecast calls for tonight and Sunday with temperatures around 44 degrees, light variable winds. East Texas and South Texas near Saturday into Sunday indicate a high near 92 with similar patterns, while low temperatures remain unspecified. Washington and Oklahoma regions show mild, unsettled conditions with near normal temperatures and reduced wind, and a general midweek cooldown is hinted for the central states.
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San Antonio
East Texaa
Mumia' Ft
Ynar
Tony Highesrivese
Washington
Ae Weather Bureau
West Gal
Mit
Oklahoma
Allied Defensives Readied as Soviet Blockade Lifts
Washington dispatch reports a move toward a purely defensive posture against Soviet Russia. The Supreme Council indicated the blockade would be lifted to allow exchanges between Russians and allied or neutral nations, while meanwhile the American force in Iberia and the triad railway operations would be withdrawn. The shift signals a new aim by allied leaders to curb Bolshevik influence with diminished pressure.
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Washington, D.C
Russia
Pifinicle Bara
Svere
Supreme Council
Puealder
Soviet Russia
Dolshevik
State Department
Iberia
American Railway Commission
Wriler John Fy Stevens
Kux Tre
Supreme Connel
United
Bart Campbret
International News Service
Ashington
D. C
Dan
Borah
Tako
Senate ‘Foreign
Activitie
Tudwig C. A
K. Martens
Marteny
The Fox Co Largest Kuttak Qutshers to the Lady
The Fox Company reports its flagship kuttak Qutshers to the Lady event, highlighting record production and key personnel. Details are sparse due to fragmented text but indicate a notable corporate milestone and public presentation.
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Fox Co
Kuttak
Deschanel Elected President of France in 1920 Rivalry With Clemenceau
Paul Deschanel, veteran Chamber of Deputies president and political rival of Clemenceau, is elected President of the French Republic, succeeding Raymond Poincare. Clemenceau withdraws, Deschanel to take office February 15 after a tense vote with Radicals and conservatives opposing him. Deschanel, in public life 40 years, previously held the Chamber presidency and other posts. Bourgeois elected to lead League of Nations council.
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Newton
Parke International News Servics Blatt
Paris
Paul Descfianel
Chamber of Deputies
Presmier Clemenceas
Raymond Poincare
M. Clemenceau
M. Deschanel
M. Deschadyl
Deschanel
Hin
Millerand
Dannart
Doesdauelungpe Bongde
Chanberok
Chamber
Prussiens
Heios Pritt
Dibocuanel
Cluumiran
Cerain
Aievomt
Poincare
M. Clemeni
Bis Crienda
Polititad
Sonieine
Premiser
M. Jonmart
Louis Paris
Leon Rotrgvois
Itwert
M. Glemencgay
Wiley
Seannis
Rite Aginese
Anx
Lid
Homme Libra
Hemne Ee
M. Clo
Leon Bourgeois Arenidms
Leon Bourgeois
League of Nations Council
Moreting
Ene National
Russians Plot American Revolution Ties Revealed
United States deportees Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman plan propaganda to spark a social revolution in the United States. They discussed forming a “Friends of American Freedom” group while aboard the transport Buford with 249 radicals and a destroyer escort. Officials expect the Reds to be escorted toward Petrograd before returning.
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Carl D. Geoat
United Prest State
Ango
Dpinlind
Jay
Alexander Berkman
Roma Goldman
United States
Russia
Friends
United Strates
Terkman
Goldman Taade
Mentejin
United Press
Ag@veda
Buford
Spvlec Ark
Flu
Buflard
Rugstan
Petrograd
Buford and
Ballard
Bamip
Olmal
Berkinad
Goeldman
Telongs
Ald Adberleud League
Rusving Weeedom
United’ States
Yunes
Firemen injured as wall collapses at Cincinnati blaze
At Newton Tower Somer building site, high winds toppled a wall during a fire. Seventeen firemen were struck. one is missing and several are seriously injured. The Newton building suffered heavy damage estimated at $80,000.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Newton Ton & Spier
Pee Ata
Baward J. Wanting
Lindsay Nortly
Newton
Body of man found on Austin City dump site
A man was found dead near the Colorado River dump site. Details from the Telegram dispatch describe the body with clothing damage, trail of items, and a bottle nearby. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
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Austin City
Newdin
John Senningr
Colorado River
French War Vet Finds Love After Everywhere Loss
Totally blind and deaf with both arms amputated from war injuries, Emile Citoley, 24, a French veteran, finds solace in love with his childhood sweetheart Jeanne de Layoine. Their engagement is announced and marriage planned for spring, as critics debate the ethics and future of his life after such brutal confinement.
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K.P. Latour
Gatver
Paris
Emile Tilloioy
Arl
Jeanne de Layoine
Minda
Sonia
Cme
Sean
Calgary
Woodey
Sokdfer
Jun BuMmane
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le Carrsing
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Sensation IS
M’adoo
New Yorker
Liitiah
Arthur Hendersen
Tiritiah Dabarty
Este
Laburites
Aa coTuis
oSe
Indiana
Morris & Ewing
Willa Gibbs McAdod
Siberia
Offtetala
Paioeinul
Great
Veritain
France
Ravsla
A. F. Beyer
West Commerce
Russian League For American Freedom Next
Berkman
Goldman
Pbis
Berkroan
Willig H
Frey Itnesin
Goldman ‘Sada
Jane -Dridwe
Goldinub
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